Griffon Public House, Godshill

The Griffon Public House in Godshill is renowned for its paranormal activity, particularly the sightings of a mysterious woman in black. Staff and customers alike have reported seeing this apparition wandering around the premises, only to vanish into thin air. It's not just visual disturbances that have been noted; items have been known to fall off surfaces, adding to the eerie atmosphere of this haunted public house. The woman in black seems to be a regular presence, with sightings reported over several decades from the 1990s into the 2000s.

Lavender Farm, Newport

Lavender Farm on the outskirts of Newport is a place where the ordinary and the paranormal seem to coexist. As dusk falls, the farmyard is said to be visited by the ghosts of monks clad in brown robes. One of these spectral figures has been heard questioning his faith, adding a poignant and contemplative air to the haunting. The atmosphere is calm and serene, with the only sounds being the rustling of the lavender and the distant hum of the island's countryside.

Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall

Deep within the cellar of Appuldurcombe House in Wroxall, a strange presence has been felt by many over the years. It's said that the ghostly figure of a man, dubbed the Mad Monk, has been heard walking around this very space. In mid-2005, a team from Isle of Wight Ghost Investigations caught wind of this paranormal activity and recorded evidence of the monk's eerie movements. The sound of footsteps echoing through the cellar is a chilling reminder that some visitors to Appuldurcombe House are not quite of this world.

General area, Apse Heath

Apse Heath, a small area on the Isle of Wight, is home to a rather intriguing ghost story. The ghostly black monk, as he's come to be known, is said to roam these parts without much fuss about when or whom he appears to. His appearances are shrouded in mystery, with no particular time or date associated with his sightings. This air of unpredictability adds to the mystique of the black monk, making him a fascinating figure in local folklore.

Billingham Manor, Billingham

Billingham Manor has a rather unsettling reputation, thanks to reports of a free-floating decapitated head seen wandering the grounds. This eerie apparition is said to have been spotted in the 1920s, and interestingly, its appearances seem to coincide with the execution of someone at Parkhurst Prison. It's not the only paranormal activity reported at the manor, as the ghost of Charles I and a monk standing near the coach house have also been sighted.

St Olave's Church, Gatcombe

St Olave's Church in Gatcombe on the Isle of Wight is home to a rather unusual legend. A carved wooden dog at the feet of the effigy of Edward Estur is said to come alive on summer nights. According to local lore, this wooden canine stands up on its hind legs and dances around the church. It's a strange and intriguing tale that has captured the imagination of many. The churchyard is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl with blonde hair wearing a pale dress.